Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation
1300 Hill Road North · Pickerington, OH · 43147 · 6148631858
96 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Embassy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · C November 17, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365636 · certified since October 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.